naturalization

When a person from somewhere else becomes a citizen of a country.



Word Structure

na-cher-uh-lih-ZEY-shuhn

Sentence Examples

The naturalization process has a residency rule.

The naturalization process has a government test.

An immigration attorney may help with naturalization.

Semantic Relatives

Citizenship

Immigration

Legal



Textbook

Explore American Democracy Chapter 9 by Attainment

Deeper Dive

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